For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,540 students in Ardmore, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Ardmore, AL are Cedar Hill Elementary School and Ardmore High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ardmore, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Ardmore have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ardmore, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27905 Cedar Hill Rd
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-5950
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-5950
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Ardmore High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30285 Ardmore Ave
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-2685
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-2685
Gr: 6-12 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ardmore, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Ardmore, AL include Cedar Hill Elementary School and Ardmore High School.
How many public schools are located in Ardmore?
2 public schools are located in Ardmore.
What is the racial composition of students in Ardmore?
Ardmore public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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